Beyond Frustrated right now!!! Parts of this are fun, some are very poorly setup

I mean it's perfectly normal, even expected, that a programmer should do some legwork and not have everything served up on a plate for him. All my friends have gone through OOP college course using StackOverflow, etc. Programming is constantly evolving, you can't just expected everything to fall into your lap. Don't worry, I feel you. But still, this is the best way to learn and really understand something in depth. You'll be thankful later.

I have been there too. A lot of tasks I don't have that much difficulty with but there occasionally crops up a task that hits me like a brick wall. I'm in the middle of one right now actually. I would say just enjoy the process of learning and don't get too stressed out. If you need to take a break, read a book, play a game, or do something you enjoy. I know when I get really frustrated I can't think as well so it helps to take some time away from the keyboard every once in awhile. Also if you need help with a specific task just message me and I'll get back with you as soon as I can. I'm on everyday usually.

Hi Andrew, hopefully you are still practicing java. I have been programming javascript and php for a while and I still struggle with some of these java tasks. Please remember to use also other resources, for example google and youtube while practicing java. Programming is usually just searching for information. If you encounter a concept that you dont understand, you will most propably find many great youtube tutorials or quora/stackoverflow threads. After a tutorial or two, it will be quite pleasant to complete a task. And dont excpect to learn something at the time you are practicing. Usually tough consepts sink in your brain better when you do somethin totally different (sleeping or having fun etc...). I dont wanna promote any youtuber here, but I recommend you to check "the new boston" and "telusko" channels on youtube. They explain basic java consepts quit well. Keep in mind, that usually nothing works, but everything can be arranged. ps. I feel your pain. I created a php/react.js website and last 6 days I have been trying to deploy it online without success. I will keep searchin and, trying. I wish all the best for your java career.

Hi Andrew, Аs you progress through the course, you may encounter tasks, solutions to which have not (yet) been provided. This is done on purpose. What for, you may ask? - it is all quite simple: Firstly, one of the most crucial skills for any programmer, is the ability to search and find the required information. A programmer in his profession often encounters unfamiliar technologies. No one will hold your hand and explain how it works, and no one (usually) will pay for your courses/training, etc. You will be faced with a specific task - to master a new technology or theory in the shortest possible time and then implement it with certain functionality. You must be prepared for cases like this. You should be able to search for information yourself, know the right forums where you can search for specific topics, and you should be able to absorb new knowledge quickly. You must possess this skill in your arsenal if you want to be a successful programmer! Secondly, this increases the effectiveness of studying. Questions will start to automatically emerge in your head, which simplifies the difficulty of mastering the material, and will help to remember the topics studied. First, we give a difficult task, let students try to solve it, and only then we show how to solve it through theory and examples. Any answers provided before the questions are even asked are of little value. If you are faced with such a task and you do not have any progress within 15 - 20 minutes - just skip it! You will most probably find the answers in the lectures that follow, and can then go back and complete the task.